timing belt pack...

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

Wow - that's really interesting information. I was about to start compiling a list of which stadia do and don't have the PT system already in place. Guess there's no need at this point. I, for one, always just assumed that you bought the system and that was that.

I'm sure that Costabile doesn't want to give up any of his trade secrets, but did he perhaps drop any hints as to how much the licensing/contract fee would be for the entire tourney? I can't think it's enough to be prohibitive to the NCAA.

He didn't really say what it costs. I have to agree with you that it can't be that much compared to everything else and what's on the line.

[Mark Dexter]

I would think that CBS might even be willing to pay for the use of the PT system. I'd bet that the producers HATE every time the refs go to the monitor to correct a timing (not timer's ) mistake that could have been prevented.

[BktBallRef]

It's politics, not money.

[jeffpea]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

I would think that CBS might even be willing to pay for the use of the PT system. I'd bet that the producers HATE every time the refs go to the monitor to correct a timing (not timer's ) mistake that could have been prevented.

I would think that CBS would like all the game interruptions to check the monitor for timiing issues...that's just another chance to run a commercial!

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by jeffpea

I would think that CBS would like all the game interruptions to check the monitor for timiing issues...that's just another chance to run a commercial!

Except they usually don't go to commercial (unless they happen to do the review during a team-called or media TO) because they don't know how long the review is going to take.

Also, at the end of a close game, they want their audience to be happy by finding out how the game ends!

[TriggerMN]

Speaking of commercials, I'm still unsure as to whose country this is...

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by TriggerMN

Speaking of commercials, I'm still unsure as to whose country this is...

Damn you.

I was just getting that tune outta my head, and now you put it back in there.

[shave-tail]

They must be using this in some games. I was watching a first round game when the camera zoomed in on a player. The official was was in the background and only his waist was visible and there on his belt was a little black box. I was going to post a question of what it was used for, but forgot.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

Except they usually don't go to commercial (unless they happen to do the review during a team-called or media TO) because they don't know how long the review is going to take.

Also, at the end of a close game, they want their audience to be happy by finding out how the game ends!

Correct.

Originally Posted by shave-tail

They must be using this in some games. I was watching a first round game when the camera zoomed in on a player. The official was was in the background and only his waist was visible and there on his belt was a little black box. I was going to post a question of what it was used for, but forgot.

It was NOT used in the NCAA tournament.

Originally Posted by tjones1

I'm not sure what you saw, but if it was the NCAA tournament, it wasn't PTS. However, if you look close enough all of them are using the PTS lanyard, probably due to the fact that's the only kind of lanyard they have.

The lanyards are the same. The only difference is a plastic clip that holds the mic.

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

Methinks you were watching an NIT game.

Tjones - any idea on why the licensing is approved for the NIT but not the NCAA D-I tourney?

The NCAA doesn't own the NIT, anymore than it owns the Great Alaska Shootout.

Originally Posted by Old School

How do these things work? Is there like a priority mechanism that the official responsible for starting the clock has the primary, or can any official start the clock. Has there ever been times where the clock was accidentally started by an official. Also, with the remote technology, it is possible for somebody to jam the system. Just curious!

Any of the 2 or 3 officials can start the clock with the pack.

Of course, the clock is started accidentally from time to time.

Now, why in the hell would someone won't to jam it? Good grief.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

The NCAA doesn't own the NIT, anymore than it owns the Great Alaska Shootout.

Actually, the NCAA does own the NIT, Tony.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/2005-0...purchase_x.htm

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Actually, the NCAA does own the NIT, Tony.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/2005-0...purchase_x.htm

Beat me to it.

Although I think my question was regardless of the NCAA/NIT relationship.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Actually, the NCAA does own the NIT, Tony.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/2005-0...purchase_x.htm

Well, you learn something everyday. I knew that it was owned by the NY area schools. I did not realize the NCAA had purchased.

With that in mind, I would agree that the decision to use PT is a local decision with all the early games being played at the higher seed. Let's wait to see if PT is used tomorrow night in MSG.

And if they do, the greater question is, will terrorists jam the signal?